If the name causes you to expect something suitable for a knee-down day at Silverstone, then your first look at these boots is guaranteed to raise eyebrows, for a racing boot it definitely isn’t. So why call it the Track Evo? Turns out that the Italian words for 'Track' and 'Trail' are as similar as they are in English and the boot is aimed not at rubber burning sports bike riders on racing tracks but at the adventure riders who may want to mix road riding with a bit off work on dusty country trails, or tracks..... Ah.
Once that’s understood you can begin to appreciate how well designed the Track Evo is for purpose. Most adventure bikes actually spend the bulk of their time on tarmac, with only a fraction off-road. Even then most riders are nipping over farmer Giles’ field rather than crossing the Kalahari. Adventure riders also tour, which means that they need boots made for walking almost as much as for riding. They must be functional; waterproof and protective but comfy if you want to explore a midday stop on foot. To be acceptable to an Italian designer, the boots must of course look the proverbial cogliones di cane. In our 1000 mile test, worn by our Sarah, the Track Evo managed all this and at a surprisingly acceptable price.
Specification
The Track Evo is constructed from a mixture of suede leather, microfiche and various plastics with a breathable inner liner. Armour includes polyurethane shin plates, a shift pad and malleolus inserts (that's ankle bone protection to you). Fastening is achieved via TCX’s superb cam buckles that lever the sides of the boot together to an adjustably snug fit. A Velcro pad at the top and an elasticated gusset ensures that muck and rain don’t get down the inside if you wear them over your pants. The sole has a chunky yet soft feel, giving good grip on a range of surfaces.
Overall this is an excellent boot - full review is on Bigbikemad - see my signature strip or Google bigbikemad TCX Evo.
Ride safe
Hedgehog
Once that’s understood you can begin to appreciate how well designed the Track Evo is for purpose. Most adventure bikes actually spend the bulk of their time on tarmac, with only a fraction off-road. Even then most riders are nipping over farmer Giles’ field rather than crossing the Kalahari. Adventure riders also tour, which means that they need boots made for walking almost as much as for riding. They must be functional; waterproof and protective but comfy if you want to explore a midday stop on foot. To be acceptable to an Italian designer, the boots must of course look the proverbial cogliones di cane. In our 1000 mile test, worn by our Sarah, the Track Evo managed all this and at a surprisingly acceptable price.
Specification
The Track Evo is constructed from a mixture of suede leather, microfiche and various plastics with a breathable inner liner. Armour includes polyurethane shin plates, a shift pad and malleolus inserts (that's ankle bone protection to you). Fastening is achieved via TCX’s superb cam buckles that lever the sides of the boot together to an adjustably snug fit. A Velcro pad at the top and an elasticated gusset ensures that muck and rain don’t get down the inside if you wear them over your pants. The sole has a chunky yet soft feel, giving good grip on a range of surfaces.
Overall this is an excellent boot - full review is on Bigbikemad - see my signature strip or Google bigbikemad TCX Evo.
Ride safe
Hedgehog
